Community Requests

The Junior League of Worcester established the Community Request Fund in order to assist needy organizations in the form of nominal grants under $1000. Applicant organizations must be tax-exempt and need to provide training, enrichment, or education to the community. Keeping with our focus, those organizations working to raise awareness and to promote the prevention of child abuse will be given first consideration. Grant funds must be used for the initiation, continuance, or expansion of programs and services that relate to women and children.

2007 Community Grants:

Pakachoag Community Music School The school was awarded $1000.00 to be used to further the school's efforts to be a “community school” by making music education financially accessible to the greater Worcester community at large through their scholarship program. Pictured: Lou Spencer, Community VP and Pam Cundall, JLW President award Karmen Bogdesic, Manager of School Development Pakachoag Community Music School with a check for $1,000
The Child Life Program/UMASS Memorial Foundation was awarded $1,000 to be used help normalize healthcare experiences for pediatric patients and their families and reduce the stress associated with hospitalization. The program provides patients with procedural support, preparation and education, medical play and diversional activities
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To Apply for Community Request Funds: Please complete and submit an application form (PDF). Carefully read all the questions. Attach a separate sheet with your answers to questions 4, 5 , 7 and 8, along with other requested information. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Note, if your organization received a grant from the Junior League of Worcester during the previous fiscal year, your application will not be reviewed this year. For further information, please email Maureen Harrington.		The Community Request Fund has benefitted many area agencies :
		Park Spirit of Worcester, Inc. "Save Our Summer" Pernet Family Health Service Worcester County Food Bank Spirit in Art WCCA TV13/KidsNet Youth Channel Pleasant Street Neighborhood Network UMass/Memorial Community Healthlink Amigos de las Americas Girls, Inc. Devereux Foundation Success by Six